Sapiens: A Graphic History Vol. 2
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER This second volume of Sapiens: A Graphic History , the full-color graphic adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari’s #1 New York Times bestseller, focuses on the Agricultural Revolution—when humans fell into a trap we’ve yet to escape: working harder and harder with diminishing returns. What if humanity’s major woes—war, plague, famine and inequality—originated 12,000 years ago, when Homo sapiens converted from nomads to settlers, in pursuit of the fantasy of productivity and efficiency? What if by seeking to control plants and animals, humans ended up being controlled by kings, priests, and Kafkaesque bureaucracy? Volume 2 of Sapiens: A Graphic History–The Pillars of Civilization explores a crucial chapter in human development: the Agricultural Revolution. This is the story of how wheat took over the world; how an unlikely marriage between a god and a bureaucrat created the first empires; and how war, plague, famine, and inequality became an intractable feature of the human condition. But it’s not all doom and gloom with this book’s cast of entertaining characters and colorful humorous scenes. Yuval, Zoe, Prof. Saraswati, Cindy and Bill (now farmers), Detective Lopez, and Dr. Fiction, all introduced in Volume 1 , once again travel the length and breadth of human history, this time investigating the impact the Agricultural Revolution has had on our species. The cunning Mephisto shows them how to ensnare humans, King Hammurabi lays down the law, and Confucius explains harmonious society. The origins of modern farming are introduced through Elizabethan tragedy; the changing fortunes of domesticated plants and animals are tracked in the columns of the Daily Business News ; the story of urbanization is portrayed as a travel brochure, offering discount journeys to ancient Babylon and China; and the history of inequality unfolds in a superhero detective story; with guest appearances by historical and cultural personalities throughout such as Thomas Jefferson, Scarlett O'Hara, Margaret Thatcher, and John Lennon. Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 2 is a radical, witty and colorful retelling of the story of humankind for adults and young adults, and can be read on its own or in sequence with Volume I. Review: Very Good and Interesting Read - I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It revealed so many things to think about. Review: Enlightening and entertaining - The graphic novel format makes already interesting material actually entertaining. I bought the book as well as this graphic novel and I must say the concepts were easier to digest in this format as well.
| Best Sellers Rank | #56,427 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #36 in History of Civilization & Culture #136 in History & Philosophy of Science (Books) #300 in Sociology Reference |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,763 Reviews |
C**S
Very Good and Interesting Read
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It revealed so many things to think about.
M**H
Enlightening and entertaining
The graphic novel format makes already interesting material actually entertaining. I bought the book as well as this graphic novel and I must say the concepts were easier to digest in this format as well.
A**Z
Wonderful
A very nice overview of human history. This book serves its purpose in its explanation, breakdown, and construction. It flows nicely, and keeps you engaged from start to finish.
D**R
Myth, Revolution, and Intersubjectivity
Volume 1 of Sapiens’ graphic history was released in the last year, and it was excellent. Vol 2 doesn’t disappoint. It has two main topics: the agrarian revolution and the idea that human-created myths pull society together, sometimes more than we care to admit to. Without myths, though, we have no cohesive society. Intersubjectivity is a critical thought in this volume insofar that humans share mutual trusts, such as money, religion, etc. Myths can be changed to the betterment of society, in general, such as the feminist movement over the last 100 years. No wars were fought, for example, yet a hugely positive change occurred. Harari goes into several other myths, but I’ll let you check out the volume for yourself. The best things about these volumes: the graphic novel format and the larger paper size. It is easy to hold in your hands, and the artwork, while not exceptional, offers a clear picture of what is being discussed, which is all that is necessary. Highly recommended.
V**R
good one
I thoroughly enjoyed the book, since it made me think about a bunch of things from first principles. I agree with the author on few ideas he discussed. * Any species success criteria should not be based on its population quantity or its multiplying criteria * Luxury trap / Consumerism * Domestication of animals * Discrimination * Imagined orders * Origins of writing I have one point which i disagree on: Hunter gatherer society vs Agricultural revolution Author is a fan of hunter gatherer society and not of agricultural revolution. He is bewildered as to why humans have selected agriculture path over the previous. Well, I almost bought his theory until I started thinking deeply about it.
S**N
Highly recommend the seller!
It was delivered on time, packaged well, and it was exactly as advertised. Highly recommend the seller!
R**G
GREAT HISTORY BOOK
This is a must read if you are interested in where we come from. It answered so many questions and has given me a new outlook to the future. This if one of the few books that has deeply changed the way I look at my life.
L**R
All history should be graphic novels
Wonderful explanation of ancient hisory
R**N
Great books
I bought all 3
W**E
Sent me a used old dirty book.
Book looks used dirty and old! Returning this.
J**E
An important Graphic History that everyone should read
Having read the original Sapiens, I was convinced that it should be on every school or University curriculum. Now in the Grafic History version it is even more accessible to everyone.
K**A
Eccellente per i ragazzi
Sapiens (e i libri seguenti di Yuval Noah Harari) è un libro straordinario che non mi stanco di riprendere in mano regolarmente nonostante siano passati quei dieci anni dalla prima edizione. Volevo che i miei figli pre-adolescenti potessero approcciare anche loro i concetti principali (sull’evoluzione, il razzismo, il sessismo, l’organizzazione delle società umane) ma il libro originario è troppo complesso. Questa versione a fumetti è avvincente e di facile comprensione e ha appassionato anche il piccolo di 7 anni.
N**A
❤️
I really enjoyed reading Sapiens. It’s a fascinating look at how humans evolved and shaped the world through ideas, cooperation, and imagination. The book makes history feel alive and relevant, and it made me think deeply about where we came from and where we’re headed. A great read for anyone curious about human history!
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